We will focus on basic self-defense skills. Additional practice will be held on Saturdays from 3-6pm. This IAP we will be focusing on practical ground fighting skills; defense from knife, gun, and blunt-weapons; and multiple attacks. All classes are open to anyone within the MIT community who has an athletics card. IAP Classes are free for all participants. This series is designed for men and women without previous experience. Advanced classes are also offered.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/jiu-jitsu/www/
Contact: Joe Foley, foley@mit.edu
Sponsor: American Jiu Jitsu at MIT

Defense from the GroundDavid Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy
Saturday classes are grappling/ground-fighting skills classes. Please wear a gi if you have one. If not, make sure to wear comfortable clothes that will not tear easily (thick cotton shirts, sweat pants or shorts, etc.)

There is class on each Saturday except for on January 15.
Sat Jan 8, Sat Jan 22, 29, 03-06:00pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm

Knife Defense Skills IDavid Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy
In this class, we will introduce students to the use of a knife as a self-defense tool. We will discuss the legalities of carrying and deploying knives and the extreme dangers involved with knife fights. Please wear dark clothes that can get dirty; we will be doing chalking exercises.
Mon Jan 10, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm